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Hammer-Wielding Man Sets Fire at Milan Malpensa Check-In, Arrested by Police

Officials describe a rapid response that limited disruption.

Overview

  • Fire broke out late Wednesday morning in Terminal 1 after a man damaged check-in counters and screens with a hammer, with some reports saying he used a flammable liquid that authorities have not confirmed.
  • Airport staff and several passengers restrained the suspect before Border Police took him into custody, and Polaria seized the hammer as evidence.
  • Police identified the detainee as a 28-year-old man and said he faces aggravated damage charges as investigators examine his motive.
  • Authorities evacuated the affected area due to heavy smoke, then declared it safe, and most terminal operations resumed with queues and localized delays.
  • Reports on injuries conflict, with police citing at least one person hurt while some Italian outlets reported no injuries.